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Heavy drinkers are at a much greater risk of developing lung problems, like pneumonia and life-threatening acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), according to new research from Philadelphia's Thomas Jefferson University. Researchers...

Reality star NeNe Leakes just revealed that she narrowly avoided a serious health scare, revealing she has blood clots in her lung. NeNe hadn't been feeling well when she checked herself into an area hospital. Tests showed the 45-year-old ...

In April spring energy is dominant and the best way to renew life is to get outside and enjoy it. Taking time to go outside and breathe what has been renewed, the fresh energy rising from the ground. The energy is so pure again when the trees and...

Here in San Francisco, named for the famous St. Francis of Assisi, people are delighted with the new Pope.Named after a saintPope Francis also takes his name from St. Francis of Assisi.He is the first pope to hold the name.Pope Jorge Mario...

Role of vitamin C.Vitamin C, a water soluble antioxidant, plays a major role in the proper function of our body.The substance is essential for the growth, repair of tissues, formation of collagenand bone cartilage.It decreases aging related...

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia have developed a new non-invasive breath test, similar to a roadside breath test, that uses an electronic nose to diagnose malignant mesothelioma in its early stages.Study team...

“I already have my clothes picked out for tomorrow’s chemo treatment,” said Gary Skelton, “I am dressing for chemo.”Gary views his chemo treatments as a positive thing and he is going dressed to his treatments like...

Woman coughs out her lungJust as the end of 2011, was coming to its final end, reports of a woman swallowing her breast implant the attention of media reports. In all reality the woman did not swallow it however, it did decide to relocate in...

St. Joseph’s Hospital Marian Chapel was the site Sunday for a gathering of those mourning death while celebrating life.The Donor Family Gathering, organized by St. Joseph’s in conjunction with the Donor Network of Arizona, brought...

The lawn was filled with photos and family, laughter and tears Tuesday, when transplant recipients, organ donors and donor families met for the Third Annual Donate Life Day at the State Capitol.Organized by Donate Life Arizonaas part of National...

I am thankful for my health this Thanksgiving Day. I had a report of an abnormal lung x-ray in late summer. The first thing my thoracic surgeon asked me was had I ever been exposed to asbestos. I indeed had been exposed to crushable asbestos in my...

It is pretty clear why Los Angeles is the smog capital of the United States.Click Here, type in yourZIP code and find find out how yourneighborhoods rank, or if they are, in fact, rank.COMPLETE STUDY: National Lung Assoc. study rankscleanest,...